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    Compliance Deadline
    June 28, 2025

    European Accessibility Act (EAA)

    Everything you need to know about the new European accessibility legislation

    The EAA sets accessibility requirements for products and services in the EU. Prepare your organization for compliance with our expert guidance.

    27
    EU countries
    2025
    Deadline
    €45K+
    Fines
    100M+
    Citizens affected
    Free EAA AssessmentDownload EAA Guide

    What is the EAA?

    Key legislation for digital accessibility in Europe

    Directive 2016/2102

    Accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications

    Directive 2019/882

    Accessibility requirements for products and services

    EN 301 549

    European technical standard for web accessibility

    Who Must Comply?

    The EAA applies to various sectors and services

    Computers & OS

    • Hardware manufacturers
    • Operating systems
    • Software developers

    Banking Services

    • Online banking
    • Payment terminals
    • ATMs

    Transport

    • Ticketing systems
    • Travel apps
    • Information services

    E-commerce & Media

    • Online stores
    • E-books
    • Streaming services

    Key Requirements

    What the EAA expects from your organization

    Multiple Interaction Modes

    Provide alternative ways to access information (e.g., captions for audio)

    Flexible Implementation

    No specific technical standards, but focus on accessible outcomes

    Complete Coverage

    Both public and private sector businesses must comply

    User-Centered

    Ensure services are accessible to people with various disabilities

    Implementation Timeline

    Important dates for EAA compliance

    2019

    EAA Adopted

    European Parliament adopts the directive

    2022

    National Implementation

    EU member states must transpose the directive into national law

    June 28, 2025

    Compliance Deadline

    All covered products and services must comply

    2025+

    Enforcement

    Active enforcement and fines for non-compliance

    How We Help with EAA Compliance

    Complete support for your accessibility journey

    Compliance Assessment

    Evaluate your current status against EAA requirements

    • Gap analysis
    • Risk evaluation
    • Priority roadmap
    • Budget planning

    Technical Implementation

    Implement accessibility solutions that meet EAA requirements

    • Automated remediation
    • WCAG compliance
    • Multi-platform support
    • Continuous monitoring

    Training & Certification

    Build internal capacity for sustainable compliance

    • Team training
    • Best practices
    • Compliance procedures
    • Certification program

    Ongoing Support

    Stay compliant with changing requirements

    • Regular audits
    • Update monitoring
    • Legal guidance
    • Technical support

    Risks of Non-Compliance

    The consequences of not meeting EAA requirements

    Financial Fines

    Significant fines up to €45,000 or more per violation

    Legal Liability

    Risk of lawsuits from discriminated users

    Reputation Damage

    Negative publicity and loss of customer trust

    Market Loss

    Excluded from public tenders and loss of customers

    Start EAA Compliance Today

    With less than 2 years until the deadline, now is the time to take action

    Avoid last-minute stress and high costs - start your compliance journey now
    Request Free AssessmentDownload EAA Checklist